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The Kingdom of God: A Guide for Old Testament Study
by Francis BreischIn The Kingdom of God, which was first published in 1959, author Francis D. Breisch Jr. himself perfectly summarizes the message of the Old Testament: “It exhibits the unity which exists in the Old Testament. It shows the historical development of God’s work of redemption. It emphasizes the fact that the entire Old Testament prepares for the coming of Christ, the eternal King. To trace the growth of the Kingdom of God is to keep one’s finger on the pulse of God’s redemptive program. Throughout the guide I have attempted to point out the various ways in which the Kingdom of God comes to expression in the Old Testament.”In his own words, Francis D. Breisch Jr.’s book is geared towards the high school student—“reflected in both form and content”—but readers of all ages will find this volume extremely informative in its expression of the way in which God’s kingdom developed over the centuries.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette: A Manual of Politeness from a Gentler Time
by Florence Hartley"Politeness is goodness of heart put into daily practice," declares the author of this 1860 guide to good manners, adding, "there can be no true politeness without kindness." Florence Hartley's world of calling cards and horse-drawn carriages may seem remote, but her advice is ageless. Friendliness, courtesy, and regard for other people's feelings remain the basis of etiquette for gentlemen as well as ladies. After all, it's just as rude today to neglect guests or finish someone else's sentences as it was in the nineteenth century.This vintage manual abounds in tips for proper behavior in every situation, from hosting dinner parties ("See that no guest is left in silence from the want of attention") and taking public transportation ("Make room for others if you see that the opposite side is full") to choosing clothes ("Do not be too submissive to the dictates of fashion"). Historical context adds a flavorful charm to advice on conducting morning calls and engaging in proper ballroom etiquette. Between its fascinating glimpses of a bygone era and its enduringly sound, common-sense suggestions, this book offers a uniquely instructive guide for navigating life with grace and confidence.
Letters to a Roman Catholic Priest
by H. A. IronsideWhat does the Bible say about...Roman Catholic Doctrines?Originally published in 1914, this booklet written by H. A. Ironside contains personal letters addressed to a parish priest of the Church of Rome, whose acquaintance Pastor Ironside made on a railway journey:“It was a pleasure to converse with this cultured gentleman. When we parted, he accepted from me a small volume dealing with a portion of Holy Scripture. Afterward he wrote me a very appreciative letter about the topics with which the book was concerned. There began a correspondence, which is being published with the hope that they may prove helpful to the reader.”—H. A. Ironside
Lines of a Layman
by J. C. PenneyThe history of America’s commercial growth is highlighted with the names of a few great men whose contributions to their nation have far transcended ability in business, manufacturing and industry. Elbert Hubbard, John Wanamaker—these men were merchant princes in one sense, leaders of thought and belief in another. Through their autobiographical writings and essays, they have given us a rich, poignant, inspiring picture of their fruitful lives and careers. Their words point the way to meaningful, creative, productive and brotherly living.Such a man is J. C. Penney, at once the most successful of our times in business enterprise, and the most inspiring in his personal example of courage, wisdom, and service to fellow men and to God.Faith and fellowship are no mere Sunday things in J. C. Penney’s philosophy. You find a twenty-four-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week code of Christian living in such pieces as his Six Principles for Daily Living, The Four Square Man, and The Christian and the Social Order. They are “the measure of the man.”You will find LINES OF A LAYMAN more than a book to read, although its almost 200 thoughtful vignettes are fascinating, swift-paced and stimulating. You will find that it is a book to use, even a book to live by. Its pages are charged with meaning; one cannot read them without finding new ways to happiness and creativity.
Luther: Letters Of Spiritual Counsel (The Library Of Christian Classics Ser. #No. 54)
by Martin Luther Theodore G. TappertMartin Luther is often thought of as a world-shaking figure who defied papacy and empire to introduce a reformation in the teaching, worship, organization, and life of the church. Sometimes it is forgotten that he was also a pastor and shepherd of souls. Collected in this volume are Luther’s letters of spiritual counsel, which he offered to his contemporaries in the midst of sickness, death, persecution, imprisonment, famine, and political instability. For Luther, spiritual counsel was about establishing, nurturing, and strengthening faith. Freshly translated from the original German and Latin, these letters shed light on the fascinating relationship between his pastoral counsel and his theology.“Since spiritual direction is not the wholesale application of general principles, but the painstaking working out of spirituality in specific situations, the personal letter is one of its best expressions. Luther knew the holy gospel and the human heart, and the double knowledge is evident on the pages of these letters.”—Eugene H. Peterson, Regent College
The Magic Ladder to Success
by Napoleon HillLeaders are not born, declares self-help guru Napoleon Hill, they are molded by their practice of remarkably similar, simple, and dynamic habits. In this volume he distills the 17 factors that constitute his famous Law of Success philosophy. These key principles define the ethics and actions that empower individuals to assume leadership.
The Making of a Minister: The Autobiography of Clarence E. Macartney
by Clarence MacartneyOriginally published in 1961, The Making of a Minister is Clarence E. Macartney’s autobiography—the story of a man who was a great preacher, a Civil War scholar, a skilful and prolific writer, and the leader in the evangelical movement in its time of greatest crisis….A ‘minister’s minister,’ who, personifying the highest ideals of his calling, was also and foremost a ‘folk’ minister, with the compassionate heart of a true shepherd.
Many Wonderful Things
by Robert Huffman“SOMETIMES GOD TAKES UNUSUAL METHODS TO ATTRACT ATTENTION TO HIMSELF…”This book brings you the amazing true story of one of the most unusual events of our day—proof through hypnosis that God has placed a part of Himself within you!In a series of hypnotic experiments carried out over a period of two years, the Boulder Fellowship Foundation has uncovered startling evidence that man has a “third mind—a God mind, a part of God within himself. While hypnotism is not the theme of this book, it was the tool used to show that the subconscious mind—as well as the conscious mind—can be stilled, thus allowing the God-part to speak without the intrusion of the ego. The result?—pure truth brought forth from the God part at the God level!The answers to questions put to the God-part of the subject used in these experiments are truly amazing. As you read them in this book, they will speak of many wonderful things, and point the way to your greatest adventure—partnership with God…adventure into Eternity!“Proving God within ourselves is an adventure, a challenge, a joy,” the God-part tells us. “Now is the time to claim this challenge, to step forth to this adventure. For this is our one requirement: to recognize God within, to express God from ourselves to all men; thus bringing forth the greatest, the most glorious adventure in all eternity!”THE GOD-PART SPEAKS TRUTH WITH NO CONFUSION!The hypnotic experiments reported in this book uncover some revealing answers to scores of perplexing questions. Here are just a few:Where can I find God?How can I get to God?What is God like?How can I truly contact Him?Is here really life after death?What is man’s destiny?How can I find true peace of mind?Does God punish us?Is there really a Hell?What is death?What is God’s will for me?What is the greatest power in the Universe?Can God heal me? Will He?Read the easy-to-understand answers to these and many more questions in this book.
The Master Key System
by Charles F. Haanel Katherine HurstThis is no ordinary book.The Master Key System is a phenomenon of its time; known as the inspiration behind many of today's self-help teachings, this book can teach you the secrets to using the universal laws, to better align with the universe and begin creating a life you can love.Make no mistake; this book is not to be approached as you would a novel, but as an on-going course. The road to success is nothing but a journey, after all.The powerful lessons in this book are delivered through 24 weekly parts. Easy-to-digest, concise and packed with practical exercises for easy absorption, this book provides the perfect companion for anyone looking to achieve big life transformation.Want to be successful? To earn more money? To fall in love? Or to enjoy improved health? Then The Master Key System is for you!So - are you ready to tap into the hidden powers within you, to become conscious creator of your reality? Let The Master Key System show you how...
The Master Key System
by Charles F. HaanelThe inspiration for the bestseller The Secret, this book has served as a motivational force for generations of entrepreneurs and leaders. Readers learn how to: • Recognize opportunity• Awaken buried talent• Overcome depression and fear• Improve health The central tenet of The Master Key System is that everything around us is initiated by creative thinking, which can be transformed into physical reality. Drawing upon this principle, we can use the power of thought to realize our dreams.
The Master Key System: Der Universalschlüssel Zu Einem Erfolgreichen Leben
by Charles F. HaanelOne of the greatest personal development books ever written and a foundation of the self-help genre, The Master Key System explains how to harness the power of thought in order to achieve your goals and cultivate your talents and skills. Established as a correspondence course in 1912 and published in book form in 1916, this bestseller forms the original course in New Thought, promising such benefits as advances in mental development and improvements in health and finances. Its timeless teachings employ the law of attraction and creative visualization, concepts later adapted by Napoleon Hill and the author of The Secret. Twenty-four detailed lessons provide thorough instruction in training your mind to focus on constructive thoughts that lead to positive feelings and favorable outcomes. Each lesson begins with an introduction, followed by instruction and a series of reinforcing questions and answers. A powerful exercise concludes each lesson, demonstrating how to put your new knowledge to practical use. Each lesson brings you closer to mastering your own thoughts and realizing your dreams of health, wealth, and love.
The Master Key to Riches
by Napoleon HillDiscover how to open your mind to success and wealth! Written by the author of the self-help classic Think and Grow Rich, this easy-to-read guide to personal achievement is based on the principles behind the success of Andrew Carnegie, Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, and other 20th-century tycoons. Millions of readers around the world have adopted its philosophy to attain career advancement, improve friendships and business relationships, build monetary wealth, and lead richer, fuller lives. These principles can be applied by anyone of any age, regardless of occupation or economic circumstance.
The Menace of Immorality in Church and State: Messages of Wrath and Judgment
by John D.“THE following messages are printed in response to many requests for their publication. I have allowed the local coloring to remain in the discourses, because I felt that these elements might add to the vitality of the messages, and make them more concrete and real.“I have not softened the messages, either, by ‘retouching’ them. These messages were stenographically reported, and they are given here just as God gave them to the messenger,—hot from the heart.“Happily, however, we are getting away from that false modesty which is not willing to talk about these evils, in order that they may be exposed and corrected, but is willing to tolerate them in guilty and shameful silence. We need to substitute the challenging tones of truth for this cowardly and prudish reserve. We need to speak out. We need knowledge of these secret enemies of our homes. These evils feed on silence and grow by stealth, and we ought today to tell the whole truth and not compromise with evil. ‘Ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.’ As in Hosea’s day, thousands and tens of thousands are being ‘destroyed for lack of knowledge.’ Men and women, boys and girls,—our children, our brothers and our sisters,—are going down. Surely it is our duty to unmask the sources of their destruction, and to seek by all honest and legitimate means to defend ourselves against these secret assailants of the sanctity of the church, the purity of the home, the good order of the state, and the very life of the nation itself.After every war, there is a wave of immorality. We have just passed through the greatest war of all time, and we are now witnessing the widest wave of immorality in the history of the human race. Like a consuming fire, it is sweeping over the world. Only a spurious and silly optimism can deny this fact. All who really know conditions, both in Europe and America, confirm the fact.”—Rev. John Roach Straton
Metaphysical Bible Dictionary (Dover Empower Your Life Ser.)
by Charles FillmoreA notable product of the 19th-century New Thought revolution, Charles Fillmore's Unity movement combined esoteric and metaphysical principles with traditional Christian elements. This key to Fillmore's original form of religious expression, a core text of the Unity movement, interprets the hidden meanings of the Bible's myriad names, places, and events.
Michael: A Tale of the Masterful Monk
by Owen DudleyAgain, as in his tremendously popular earlier books, Owen Francis Dudley deals with the problems of human happiness. In this new novel his talent for storytelling seeks its expression in highly dramatic incidents which take place in a variety of settings and with a fresh cast of fascinating characters.The action moves across half a world, from England to the South Seas, and begins on a steamer bound for New Zealand, where Father Thornton becomes a confidant of Michael St. Helier. Introverted and unfriendly, this young man in an accident on shipboard behaves in a manner which is interpreted as cowardice. The Masterful Monk finds that extreme sensitivity and an unhappy home life have brought about a morbid revulsion from ugliness and violence and a refusal to accept pain or sacrifice. Recognizing the psychological problem involved, he takes young St. Helier in hand and becomes his friend and mentor. With unflagging interest the reader follows the steps by which, through many trials and adventures, Michael is brought face to face with his own problems and is able, in the end, to confront his future with courage. A tender love story is interwoven in this compelling novel.
Modern Viking: The Story of Abraham Vereide, Pioneer in Christian Leadership
by Norman GrubbThis is the fascinating story of the International Christian Leadership Movement and its founder, Dr. Abraham Vereide. I.C.L. is known around the world especially for its sponsorship of the annual Presidential Breakfasts in Washington, D.C., and this book contains many interesting sidelights on these famous events and personalities.Political leaders in Washington are warm in their praise of Dr. Vereide and his work:Congressman Charles E. Bennett says, “Abraham Vereide originally envisioned this Group—the House Breakfast Group which meets every Thursday morning for prayer, discussion and Christian fellowship—the most significant thing I know on Capitol Hill. I consider him to be one of America’s greatest citizen-leaders and one of our Master’s greatest tools for good.”“Reading the life story of Abraham Vereide is like boarding a fast-moving train,” writes the reviewer in Faith at Work magazine, “for here is a man who has been hurtling through life since childhood and now, in his mid-seventies, is still going strong. Though Vereide is Norwegian by birth, it is difficult to think of him except as the American pioneer, and the various stages and episodes in his life epitomize the best of the forces that shaped this nation.“The story of the development of International Christian Leadership is only slightly less interesting than the story of Vereide himself. And the names that dot the pages!—presidents of the United States, kings and queens, French diplomats, members of Parliament, African and Indian leaders, millionaires, governors, and great Christians of all kinds: Graham, Sunday, Peter Marshall, Schweitzer, Shoemaker, Bob Pierce, Peale. No less interesting are the anonymous men and women whose stories gleam through the swift-paced narrative: the mining camp rowdies, alcoholics, taxi-drivers, churchmen. All in all, this volume is a significant achievement.”
Moses: The Revelation and the Covenant
by Martin Buber“To the best of my knowledge,” writes Martin Buber of this book, “what has been essayed here is the first comprehensive attempt of its kinds.”Buber—steeped as he is in the literature of the Old Testament—here seeks to disengage history from saga and to convey the meaning of Sinai to the 20th century.“In this book a fascinating attempt is made to depict the historical Moses. The work is rich in brilliant comment. He has profound things to say on the flight of Moses to Midian, where he met with a life resembling that of his ancestors; on the Burning Bush, where he saw fire, but no form; and Moses before Pharaoh, as the first historical instance of prophet versus king; on the contrast between Moses summoned by God, and Balaam, made use of by Him. The style is invariably clear, precise and dignified. This is a book to be read, re-read and treasured.”—David Daube, Regius Professor, Oxford University
Once There Was A Nun: Mary McCarran’s Years as Sister Mary Mercy
by Ruth MontgomeryTHE INSPIRING, REVEALING STORY OF ONE WOMAN’S YEARS BEHIND CONVENT WALLS AND HER RETURN TO THE WORLD OUTSIDEIn 1925 Mary McCarran joined her sister Margaret in the Convent of the Holy Names. Here is the story of the black-garbed postulant, hopeful and homesick. Here is the nun, tried and proven, exchanging vows for a gold wedding ring.Sister Mary Mercy made her greatest sacrifice in a small convent room where, after thirty-two years, she exchanged her beloved habit for a new pink dress—and returned to the secular world.This is Mary McCarran’s unforgettable and inspiring story of those three decades as a member of a religious community.“An apparently faithful view of some inner workings of the Catholic Church seldom revealed dispassionately to the public at large...an altogether extraordinary story told in an extraordinary manner.”—NEW YORK JOURNAL AMERICAN
Opened Treasures: A Daily Devotional Reader
by Frances Havergal William PellThe meditations and songs of Frances Ridley Havergal have provided solace, comfort, and everlasting peace to thousands of souls. Her ministry in poetry and prose is ever being used by the Spirit of God to teach, comfort, exhort, and convict.All her poetry and prose is saturated with the living Word of God; it has a freshness and power which only the eternal dew of heavenly truth could impart. Frances always looked to the Lord for her messages before writing anything. On one occasion she wrote to her sister of her strong belief that, “If I am to write to any good, a great deal of living must go into a very little writing.”In an effort to preserve her prose for this generation, Opened Treasures was first published in 1962.“She yielded herself utterly to God. By virtue of this, her writings reached and moved a multitude of souls.”—T. H. Darlow
The Power of Awareness
by Neville GoddardTake an internal journey that will transform your daily life!Increase your mindfulness with ten easy exercises, devised by a prominent leader of the spiritual movement known as New Thought. Neville Goddard (1905–72) wrote ten inspirational books and was a popular speaker on metaphysical themes. In this, his most important work, he focuses on:• Consciousness• The truth that sets you free• Attitude• Subjective control • Free will• Faith • DestinyBy exploring these and other related subjects, you can cultivate a positive philosophy through which all things are possible "the effortless way."
The Power of Your Subconscious Mind: The Original Classic (abridged) (Dover Empower Your Life)
by Joseph MurphyChange your life by changing your beliefs! This user's guide to the mind explains how to control the force of subconscious thought with the techniques of autosuggestion and visualization. Learn how to attain self-confidence, create harmonious relationships, accumulate wealth, overcome fears, banish bad habits, promote physical healing, and achieve well-being and happiness. Dr. Murphy's techniques have helped readers all over the world. Inspiring examples throughout this book attest to the effectiveness of his methods.
The Practice of Prayer: A Book On How To Pray - The Preparation, Faith And Time For Prayer (hardcover)
by G. MorganOriginally published in 1906, Rev. Dr. George Campbell Morgan’s The Practice of Prayer is a devotional commentary on effective prayer. The book will provide the reader with an invaluable tool, intended to enhance personal prayer lives, in turn leading to a deeper understanding of prayer, and God.
Pray and Prosper
by Ernest HolmesIn this essay, which was first published in 1944, the distinguished New Thought leader, Ernest Holmes, discusses his understanding of prayer and its relationship to the infinite, the meaning and objective of prayer, and prayer’s relationship to internal spiritual transformation.
The Quiet Light: A Novel of St. Thomas Aquinas
by Louis WohlThe famous novelist Louis de Wohl presents a stimulating historical novel about the great St. Thomas Aquinas, set against the violent background of the Italy of the Crusades. He tells the intriguing story of St. Thomas who—by taking a vow of poverty and joining the Dominicans—defied his illustrious, prominent family’s ambition for him to have great power in the Church.The battles and Crusades of the 13th century and the ruthlessness of the excommunicated Emperor Frederick II play a big part in the story, but it is Thomas of Aquino who dominates this book. De Wohl succeeds notably in portraying the exceptional quality of this man, a fusion of mighty intellect and childlike simplicity. A pupil of St. Albert the Great, the humble Thomas—through an intense life of study, writing, prayer, preaching and contemplation—ironically rose to become the influential figure of his age, and he later was proclaimed by the Church as the Angelic Doctor.As in all of his novels about great saints of the church, Louis de Wohl weaves an intricate colorful tapestry of love, violence and piety to bring to life a tremendous historical figure and the fascinating period in which he lived.Louis de Wohl was a distinguished and internationally respected Catholic writer whose books on saints have been best-sellers worldwide. Other available titles include Lay Siege to Heaven, Set All Afire and Citadel of God. Sixteen of his books were made into films.
The Rich Heritage of Quakerism
by Walter WilliamsIn this book, which was first published in 1962, Walter R. Williams presents a picture of the courage, faith, devotion, and sacrifice that have been displayed throughout the history of Quakerism. Biographical sketches of Quaker leaders challenge the reader to Christian integrity and selfless service. The principles of Quakerism and their influence on society are evident in this carefully researched history of the movement.